BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
18,437 km
11,456 miles
PTY
Tocumen
Panama
Distance
18,437 km
11,456 mi / 9,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
40°
northeast

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BSE PTY
Airport Name Sematan Airport Tocumen International Airport
IATA Code BSE PTY
ICAO Code WBGN MPTO
City Sematan Tocumen
Country Malaysia Panama
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Panama
Elevation 22 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 9.070000, -79.380000

Sematan (BSE) to Tocumen (PTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Tocumen, Panama is 18,437 kilometers (11,456 miles / 9,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Malaysia with Panama. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Sematan, it's 14:48 in Tocumen. With a 13-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tocumen (PTY) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 320° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sematan Airport (BSE) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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